Mixed emotions- It's finally been cloned! (ProVari)

[Baditude]

The Provari's appeal does not lie in its features or looks, and thus I have difficulties seeing why this would appeal to anyone. And I don't have a Provari nor am I in the market for one, I do however understand why a Provari - a real one - is desireable.

I agree with the above.

People don't buy Provari's for its looks. They buy them because of its reputation of being dependable, reliable, and durable; built to extremely high standards in quality of parts and workmanship; and for the customer service that the manufacturer provides.

A clone would provide absolutely none of the above.

 

[AnsonJames]

Just been reading about the Provari clone on mountainprophet.de - guess what?

It's a 33.3hz device

 

[Crunktanium]

The Provari clone is a piece of crap based on the reviews on Youtube. I don't own a Provari I only use manual mods but if I were to buy VV it would be an MVP or Provari. Both are fugly though (imho) and seriously need more customization options. But these are the only two I have seen that can actually survive real world abuse. I doubt however that even a Provari could withstand what my Nemmy has endured.

 

[regal55]

Just been reading about the Provari clone on mountainprophet.de - guess what?

It's a 33.3hz device

That is what separates the provari from the clones. The near pure DC current of the Provari is what gives us the good flavor. But there is a true competition on the way the sx350 chip. The current sx300 chips are great for drippers but the fact that it can't down regulate is a big handicap.

 

[PLANofMAN]

...I doubt however that even a Provari could withstand what my Nemmy has endured.

I own a 1:1 Nemmy clone and a ProVari, and if I ran them both over with my truck, I can almost guarantee that the Nemmy would pancake like a soda can. The ProVari would still function though.

I'm tempted to try it. I hate that Nemmy. It takes forever to lock the button or adjust the switch when I swap batteries. It does look nice and elegant though.

 

[DaveP]

I have a satin SS Provari that I bought from Provape back in May 2011. It's been pretty fool proof and hasn't let me down yet. I sent it back under the extended warranty a few months ago for switch bounce issues. They replaced the fire switch with one that has positive action with tactile feel on fire and release. No more inadvertent menu entries! I suspect that they just popped in a new board with the switch at the same time. They cleaned it up, applied sealant to the board for stability, installed a new battery spring, and I had it back in a week from the time I dropped it off at the post office.

I paid $74 for my Sigelei Zmax (yeah, I could'a bought it cheaper). It also has a fire switch contact bounce problem and I have to keep the threads clean and treated with Ox-Guard. My options are to order a new one and install it myself or buy a new one. I have the skills to do that and probably will. But, if you that you could have had a Provari with a one year warranty and had it fixed for free.

The Provari is my main vape. All others are used here and there and primarily for backup.

 

[Pinggolfer]

I agree 100%.
Provari customers won't go for a clone.
Provape isn't losing any customers to clones.

Most people like me who buy clones would never consider a Provari.
(Personally, I wouldn't buy a Provari clone, just not my style of mod).

The clone isn't for Provari users it's for the 1000's who buy clones to say money. They will sell to potential Provari buyers. Such is business and no one really cares who makes what.

 

[DetraMental]

another thread with the term "elitist" being cast about, now that's old and dated.

 

[regal55]

another thread with the term "elitist" being cast about, now that's old and dated.

The near constant DC current is a very pragmatic example of how owning a Provari for the excellent flavor has nothing to do with being elitist. I own two and a couple VTRs (they also have a high operating frequency.)


I own the SX300's for my dripppers (Tobecos) and they are fantastic, the Sigelei SX300 is pure junk (they only battery that fits it are AW's.)

 

[WillyZee]

comes with a re-sale value of zero

 

[stevegmu]

I bet they will show up on eBay and B&Ms being sold as real ProVari, rather than counterfeits.

 

[regal55]

I bet they will show up on eBay and B&Ms being sold as real ProVari, rather than counterfeits.

Glad I bought my pair when I did, there will be a lot of dishonesty going forward, especially in the used market.

Sort of like kanger tanks who make a new revision every few months to fight replicas but in their case the clones are just as good (almost.)

 

[PLANofMAN]

I bet they will show up on eBay and B&Ms being sold as real ProVari, rather than counterfeits.

I doubt it. There's far more desirable clones out there than these, and with a $50+ initial cost to purchase, people are more likely to go with a ZNA clone or Hana mod clone to flip. I guess a few will wind up on the open market, but at that price point sellers will be wanting something with a SX330 or SX350 chip, not a 33.3 Hz Vamo chip.

I imagine this will be more of a problem for the European and Asian marketplace due to the premiums that ProVari's sell for over there.

 

[regal55]

I doubt it. There's far more desirable clones out there than these, and with a $50+ initial cost to purchase, people are more likely to go with a ZNA clone or Hana mod clone to flip. I guess a few will wind up on the open market, but at that price point sellers will be wanting something with a SX330 or SX350 chip, not a 33.3 Hz Vamo chip.

I imagine this will be more of a problem for the European and Asian marketplace due to the premiums that ProVari's sell for over there.

I hope you are right because I always like to pick up a used provari when I see a decent deal.

 

[stevegmu]

I doubt it. There's far more desirable clones out there than these, and with a $50+ initial cost to purchase, people are more likely to go with a ZNA clone or Hana mod clone to flip. I guess a few will wind up on the open market, but at that price point sellers will be wanting something with a SX330 or SX350 chip, not a 33.3 Hz Vamo chip.

I imagine this will be more of a problem for the European and Asian marketplace due to the premiums that ProVari's sell for over there.

People will sell them for $100 as if they are genuine ProVari, not counterfeits...

 

[Kloudz]

How do you tell if it's a clone? Does Provari pop up on the screen when you power up the device?

 

[DLJunkie]

Found one on eBay with a dark tinted window & funny looking screws. A Zero rep seller.Provari V2 5 Satin Silver | eBay